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Lakers Fans Cry Nepotism as Bob Iger’s Son Gets Broadcasting Gig Amid Ongoing Battle for Control of the Franchise

Nearly three months after Bob Iger and Josh Kushner’s group agreed to acquire the majority stake in Purple and Gold, the deal remains caught up in the Buss family’s legal battle. As the Los Angeles Lakers‘ ownership transition has yet…

By Pranav Kotai · Essentially Sports

Published: Friday, 6 November 2026 at 5:26 AM

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Fans on social media accused the Lakers of nepotism after hiring Bob Iger's son, Will Iger, as a G League announcer.
Will Iger joins the Coachella Valley Lakers as play-by-play broadcaster alongside color commentator A.C. Green.
Incoming owners Bob Iger and Joshua Kushner agreed to buy a majority stake in the Lakers at a $12.5 billion valuation.

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Will Iger, the son of incoming Los Angeles Lakers majority co-owner Bob Iger, has joined the organization's G League affiliate, the Coachella Valley Lakers, as a play-by-play announcer alongside color commentator A.C. Green. The hiring prompted backlash from fans on social media who questioned whether family ties influenced the appointment. Will Iger previously called games for the Austin Spurs, San Antonio FC, and collegiate athletics.

The announcement comes amid a continuing legal dispute within the Buss family regarding the sale of their remaining 17.82% stake in the Lakers. While Bob Iger and Joshua Kushner agreed to acquire a majority stake at a $12.5 billion valuation, Lakers governor Jeanie Buss is opposing her five siblings' plan to include the family shares, with a court hearing set for December 8.

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